Bedstead.



PATBNTED JUNE 2, '1903.

R..- GANE. BBDSTEAD. lAPPLICATION' FILED SEPT. 8, 1902.

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Patented June2, 1903.

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Artnr RICHARD CANE, or LONDON, ENGLAND,

BEDSTEAD.

SPECIFICATION `forming part of Letters Patent No. 729,842, dated June 2, 1903. Application iled `September 8, 1902. Serial No. 122.459. '(No model.)

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Be it known that I, RICHARD CANE, a suhject of the Kingof Great Britain, and a resident of No. 2 Bridge road, South Hampstead, London, England, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bedsteads, of which the following is a specification.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is an elevation of part of a round post or pillar with the invention partly adapted thereto. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the pillar and socket. Figs. 3 and 4 represent in plan View two angle-bars of the frame adapted acccording to this invention. Fig. 5 is an edge view of one of the bars. Fig. 6 is an elevation showing a square post with the angle-bars in position, (one bar being in section,),and Fig. 7 is a plan view of the same.

In the construction of bedsteads about to be described various objects have been kept in view. For instance, provision` should be made for adjusting the height of the frame from the floor according` to requirements; next, the slipping of the spring-mattress off the frame shouldvbe prevented; then a complete rigidity of the frame is necessary, and, lastly, simple means should be. provided whereby the bedstead may be shifted about the room.

The bedstead may be either of metal or` F on the inside of the pillar. .The upper end of this plate F is shown in Figs. 2 and 7, and its edge is shown in dotted outline in Figs. l and 6. It may be inserted in to the pillar from the upper or lower end thereof and rnay extend any portion of the height of the pillar.

In the case of the square pillars, whether metal or wood, the socket C may be provided with a threaded pinFfl, cast with it or tapped into it, as indicated at Fig. 6, instead of a second lug. 4 This pin will screw into the post, and the socket will besecured by a lug and bolt, as before mentioned.

The socket C is formed with a rectangular recess, in which studs Vor projections G are provided, (see Figs. 2 and 7,) and on the under side is a pivot-hole H for the end of the caster-pin, Aas will be presently explained.

I represents the side and end bars, known as angle-iron frame-bars, which are of the usual L shape in cross-section, and they are set with the vertical side upward and outward, so as to form a recessed frame, in which the) mattress is placed. These angle-bars, the ends of which are mitered oi, as shown in Figs. 3 and 7, are formed with holes J to iit onto the studs G of the socket. (See Figs. 6 and 7.)

The angle-bars I are held down in the sockets U by the triangular pieces K, which are also formed with holes to t onto the studs G. A piece K may be permanently bolted or otherwise secured to one bar end, (see Figs. 3, 4f, 5, and 7,) and each pieceK is provided with bolts L, one of which will pass A through the socket C, and notches formed in the mitered ends, and the other bolt will pass through the other bar, both 'being secured by ily-nuts M. (See Fig. 6.)

In place of fitting the pillars or posts with casters of the usual character I prefer to employ an independent and larger caster or wheel N, mountedin a swivel-fraineNiLas.

shown in Fig. l. For this purpose I cast with or otherwise secure to the pillar A. a stay or bracket O to receive the pin P of the caster, which pin extends upward to the socket C, where it enters the pivot-hole I-I, before referred to.

Generally speaking, I intend to dispense with the laths and stretchers, which are unnecessary when box and similar mattresses are used; but the buttons for the laths may b e provided on the bars I, if desired.

What I claim as my invention, and desirel. A bedstead comprising posts adaptedto receive adjustable sockets and providednear the ends with brackets for casters, sockets for the frame having a rectangular recess, studs on the bottom of the sockets and apivothole for the caster-pin, means for adJ ustably attaching the sockets to the posts, casters, including a large wheel in swivel-frame and a long pin extending from the caster-bracket to the frame-socket, a frame composed of L- l shaped or angle bars with vertical side npward and outward and having mitered ends and holes to fit on studs of sockets, triangular plates overlying the abutting ends of the bars and bolts and fly-nuts for securing the parts together, all combined and operating as herein shown and described.

2. A bedstead furnished with sockets attached to the posts, recesses in said sockets, studs Within said recesses, a frame with slots at the corners fitting onto said studs in the recesses, and means for clamping said frame in position in the sockets.

3. In a bedstead, posts, with frame-sockets having a rectangular recess and studs in its bottom,l angle-bars with mitered ends and holes to fit the studs, triangular retainingplates for the abutting ends of the bars and bolts and fly-nuts, all combined as herein shown and described.

4f. Abedstead comprising posts, sockets adjustable thereon, projections carried by said sockets, slotted detachable bars engaging with said projections to form a frame, and clamping means for coperating with said sockets to hold the so-formed frame rigidly in position, substantially as described.

5. In a bedst'ead, the combination with posts and a recessed frame, of sockets attached to the posts and having rectangular recesses for the reception of said frame and having studs projecting upward from the bottoms of said recesses and entering holes in said frame, substantially as herein described.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing Witnesses.

Riel-IARD CAN.

Witnesses:

A. COSTA, ALFRED S. BISHOP. 

